Join us as Associate Finance Manager Customer Development
Location: Toronto Canada
Terms & Conditions: Full time International assignment is not available for this role and relocation for local and international candidates is not provided
ABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people we believe that when our people work with purpose we will create a better business and a better world.
JOB PURPOSE
At Unilever we act fast toanticipateconsumer needs translate ideas into new products and partner with our retailer partners to execute with excellence. We create products that people enjoy trust and use as part of their daily lives. Which is why as part of Unilever you could make an impact on a global and local scale. We look for people with different views ideasexperiencesand backgrounds to bring dynamism to the business and most importantlyempathywith consumers.Itsthose individuals working together that make Unilever one of the most successful consumer goods companies in the world. Individuals with the courage to be heard seize opportunities and take risks. A job at Unilever is a career made by you with development opportunities benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity. You can shape your own path as you work with the brands and people that drive our sustainable business growth. AsanAssociate Finance Manager you will partner with the business to ensure growth and to enable the business to meet its financial goals proactively lead efforts toidentifyopportunities and implement solutions to enhance the financial performance of the business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position serves both the Customer Business Development and Finance departments. It involves handling a variety of responsibilities and provides broad oversight of topline results for the North America retail business.
The role includes managing the month-end close process for sales and trade overseeing the trade balance sheets and topline profit and loss performance and ensuring compliance with key financial controls. Additionally it requires collaboration with finance leadership on major M&A projects including the Magnum Ice Cream Company separation and DrSquatchacquisition.
Responsibilities also include preparing the trade profit and loss statement and balance sheet as well as leading the implementation of digital solutions using AI robotic process automation and best practices within the Pigment platform to improve routine processes.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelorsdegree in a related field
Minimumfouryears of relevant finance experience
Excellent analytical and communication skills withabilityto respond under pressure.
Business partnering experience with clearfocusedand sound financial assessment and guidance (strategic insights risks and opportunities)
Organized autonomous and proactive with a desire to develop in a caring and stimulating environment.
Ability to manage large data sets and applications andcreate automated processes for month end journal entries and reports
Ability and drive to work independently and proactivelyidentifywhite-space opportunitiesandimplementingthem
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Understand Unilevers keyfinancialsystems and how information is extracted and used from each of them
Driving/improving digital automation of processes
Developing strong personal and team relationships across a multitude of business stakeholders
Strong understanding of CD / Financial systems (SSAS Evergreen Prism etc.) is a plus.
Familiarity with elements oftradespendrevenue growthand their driversisa plus
Unilever Canada is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees global consumers partners and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national or ethnic origin marital status family status disability genetic characteristics and a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.
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